SPECIAL EVENT, REBEL INK MAGAZINE PARTY!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 7PM, FREE

Rebel Ink Magazine and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow Invite You to the Freak Show/ Ink Show! Come celebrate the launch of Rebel Ink’s September issue in true rebel fashion.

Highlights of the event include:
A special performance by the human oddities of the Coney Island Circus
Sideshow. After the performance, cocktails will be served at the world
famous Freak Bar where you can meet and take pictures with the
sideshow performers.

Reppin’ Brooklyn ink shops at the Freak Show/ Ink Show with be Lil’
Joe CEO and other artists from the King’s County Tattoo Co. Lil’ Joe
will also be raffling off some free tattoo time at the King’s County
Tattoo Co. studio.

Also making a special appearance are skaters from the Gotham Girls
Roller Derby League. These hardcore rebel ladies will be on hand to
meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures.

Admission to the Freak Show/ Ink Show is free and Rebel Ink will be
there to take pictures of tatted attendees and all of the other inked
madness for an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 9PM, $10
THE SELF CENTERED LEO BURLESQUE SHOW!
WE PUT THE ASS IN ASTROLOGY

What do Masturbation, Mirrors and Photographs have in common? The Leo! That's right on July 30th the sun will be in the center of astrological sun sign of the Leo. What else is special about this date? It's THE SELF CENTERED LEO SHOW! This burlesque show will highlight the fabulous nature of those born under the sun sign of the Leo! Starring sensationally talented Burlesque, Singers, and Performance artists: Darlinda Just Darlinda, Jo Boobs, Erin Markey, Fem Appeal, Sequinette, and Shelly the Singing Siren!

These internationally renowned Leo's are sexy, brilliant, confident, and bring you the best in Burlesque Entertainment the Astrological Chart has to offer(at least we think so!) We'll be honoring legendary Leo celebrities like; Mae West,Isaac Hayes, Madonna, Whitney Houston and our President Barack Obama!Of course our stars, all born Leos, are ablaze with talent!

DARLINDA JUST DARLINDA "Mastermind of Bizarre Extravaganza!" www.darlindajustdarlinda.com
JO BOOBS "Biggest Cougar Golden Pastie Award Winner and Head Mistress of the New York School of Burlesque!" http://burlesquedaily.blogspot.com/
ERIN MARKEY "Fiercely eccentric Performance Artist!" www.myspace.com/erinmarkey
FEM APPEAL "Producer of the cat-tastic Burlesque weekly show Kitty Nights!" www.kittynights.com
SEQUINETTE "Drag Queen Extraordinaire and Mizz Lez 2008!" www.myspace.com/sequinetteofthespirits
SHELLY THE SINGING SIREN " The Centerfold of Opera!" www.myspace.com/thesingingsiren

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf and West 12th street

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 10PM, $15
THIS OR THAT!

Come see the Julie Atlas Muz, the Great Fredini, the This or That Girls Bambi and Bunny, Brian Fisherman, and some of the most outrageous acts you've ever seen in the smash show people are raving about! Several lucky audience members will compete in America's Favorite Burlesque Gameshow! Be prepared to have a great time!
www.thisorthat.tv

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf and West 12th street

CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 8:30PM, $5, THEY LIVE

Dir. John Carpenter,1988. Wrestling star Roddy Piper stars as a struggling blue collar worker who stumbles upon a deadly discovery—society has been overtaken by grotesque aliens who are depleting the earth's resources and are controlling the earth through a television system whose hypnotic signal lulls an unsuspecting public into submission. Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster; Universal Pictures; Rated R; 115 minutes

Watch the Trailer

Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Ave.
between Stillwell Ave. and West 12th Street

2009 Schedule and further info click here.

ASK THE EXPERTS!
SUNDAY, august 2, 4PM, $5, FREE FOR CONEY ISLAND USA MEMBERS!
MARCI REAVEN: A CONVERSATION ABOUT PLACE MATTERS

Marci Reaven, Director of Place Matters, will discuss the places around
the city that New Yorkers value because they connect us to the past, host
ongoing traditions, and keep the city distinctive. Place Matters is a joint
project with the Municipal Art Society which promotes and protects places
of history and tradition throughout New York City. www.placematters.net

Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW!
AT SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE

OPEN WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY 2PM - 8PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1PM - 8PM (WEATHER PERMITTING), CONTINUOUS ADMISSION  -  $7.50 ADULTS, $5 KIDS
Wednesdays and Thursday Special: Show your NYPD, FDNY, EMS, DOS or Military ID and get in on a kid's ticket price!

See Donny Vomit, Heather Holliday, Serpentina, Scott Baker, Black Scorpion, Kryssy Kocktail and Guest Freaks all summer long! They're here, they're real and they're alive! Freaks, wonders and human curiosities.

Special Guest:
Mat Fraser -  June 24 - July 30!

Special Guests Coming Soon:
The Lizardman - August 7-16

Sideshows By The Seashore
corner of Surf Ave. and West 12th street

CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM
The Coney Island Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to the history of this extraordinary place. Come see artifacts and images from 1829 to the present, artworks and one-of-a-kind exhibitions, and an ever-changing approach to the history of American Popular Culture.

Saturday and Sunday All Year Long! 12pm-5pm
Museum Admission 99 cents!
1208 Surf Ave.

Our Ground Floor Coney Island USA Giftshop is open Wednesday through Friday, 2pm-8pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-8pm!

NEW EXHIBITION
ZOE BELOFF - DREAMLAND: THE CONEY ISLAND AMATEUR PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY AND ITS CIRCLE, 1926 - 1972
JULY 11, 2009 - MARCH 21, 2010
Summer Hours, Thursday- Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Click here for further info (pdf document)

AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES! CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

THE WARRIORS 30TH YEAR REUNION AND SCREENING!
A BENEFIT/FUNDRAISER FOR CONEY ISLAND USA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:30PM

Warriors Come Out To Plaaaaay! Can You Dig It!!!!??? Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity on the films 30th Anniversary!! Be a part of history where the film was shot in the heart of the Coney Island Amusement District, and all for a good cause!

With Festivities Including:
• Cast Appearances by David Harris (Cochise), Dorsey Wright (Cleon), Brian Tyler (Snow), Thomas G. Waites (Fox), Terry Michos (Vermin)
• 7:30 - 8:30pm - Autograph Signing outside Sideshows By The Seashore on West 12th street (Additional Fee set by cast member)
Exclusive Events for Ticket Holders Only:
• 8:30pm - 9pm - Meet and Greet inside with the cast!
• 9:00pm - 10:35pm - Special Screening of The Warriors at Sideshows By The Seashore!
• 10:35pm - 11:05pm - A Question + Answer discussion with the cast right after the film!

Tickets: ONLINE ADVANCE SALE ONLY! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are $30 (non-refundable) All festivities take place at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave.

Click here for further info

THE SKILLETLICKERS LIVE ON THE FREAK BAR STAGE!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 1PM- 3PM, FREE!

I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None of My Jellyroll- The Skilletlickers- Live at the Coney Island USA Freak Bar

Playing classic New Orleans inspired jazz, ragtime, blues and boogie woogie from the 1920s and 30s. Music by Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbeck, Fats Waller, Spencer Williams, as well as Tin Pan Alley hits of the day as were performed in the vaudeville theatres, honky tonks, saloons and dance halls of Coney Island in its heyday.

Featuring:
Jeff Weinman: bandleader, piano, guitar, banjo, vocals.
Janelle Reichman: clarinet, saxophone
Lucy Rae Weinman: trumpet
Barbara Bonanno: washboard, percussion
Jill Shuler: vocalist
+ mystery guests....

The Freak Bar at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND USA'S ONLINE GIFTSHOP!
ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING, HANDLING & TAX

2009 Mermaid Parade t-shirt Special Sale now through July 15th, only $20!
Click here for mens. Click here for ladies.

2009 Mermaid Parade Poster

Coney Island Films DVD

Lone Print by Philomena Marano

Coney Island Circus Sideshow Banner Magnet

L'il Sideshow Tall and Small Man Playset

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS

Become A Member Of Coney Island USA! Or Make a Tax Deductible Donation!

BOOK THE SIDESHOW!

Need some freaky entertainment for your Wedding, Birthday or Bar Mitzvah? The CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW (Donny Vomit, Scott Baker, Serpentina and Heather Holliday) are available for private bookings be it New York City or anywhere in the USA.

Please email us or call 718-372-5159 for queries, rate and availability!

CONEY ISLAND USA BUILDING AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL!

Rent the new and improved Freak Bar for your wedding, bar mitzvah, bris,
other gathering! The Freak Bar seats 30 comfortably and stands 80 or more.

Combine the Freak Bar space with a rental of the Museum or Theater for a
full Coney Island USA experience!

Please email us or call 718-372-5159 for queries, rate and availability!

CONEY ISLAND ALIVE AND WELL IN 2009!

Coney Island is alive and well. Click here for a list of what's open in 2009!